There’s reason to cele-BRA-te! Organic cotton bralettes are a better option for supporting your girls and minimizing your impact on the Earth.
If you’re in need of a new bra, bralettes are worthy contenders. Somewhere between a bra and a tank top, they’re are a favorited undergarment because of their absence of fussy (and non-recyclable) wire or metal clasps.
Now, we have big cups to fill considering our conscious commitment to finding organic clothing brands. To that end, we’ve lifted our favorite bralettes that will hug your curves without hugging toxic chemicals, landfills, or unjust workers’ conditions.
In addition to seeking brands with organic fabrics and fair practices, we’ll also be refreshing this article in the near future using our new Brand Rating System, which considers a host of sustainability-related criteria, from circularity to climate impact. You can read about here.
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Cotton Bralettes We Love Wearing
We love wearing JulieMay’s GOTs certified organic cotton bralettes with mulberry peace silk. They have 3 sexy options to choose from in a wide range of sizes. JulieMay has been extensively rated and reviewed by us here.
We’re bosom buddies with Subset, beyond their Fair Trade-certified factory, our testers found their organic cotton bralette was one of the most comfortable they’d ever worn.
Your rack will thank you for choosing Pact off the racks; super soft organic fabrics and adorable patterns that make these a minimalist wardrobe staple that we’ve been using for almost 2 years now.
Index: Organic Bralettes
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JulieMay
BIPOC Owned
Brand is owned by Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color.Ethical Sourcing
Raw materials have been sourced ethically with people and planet in mind.Handcrafted
Products have been made by hand, typically by an artisan or group of artisans.Inclusive
Brand offers a range of products that are considered inclusive to a wider group of people.Non-toxic
All products are made with ingredients or materials that are currently considered non-toxicOrganic
Products are made from organic materials.PFAS Free
Products have been tested and verified to be free of PFASSmall business
This brand is a small business run by less than 15 peopleThoughtful packaging
Product packaging has been designed and created with the end of life outcome in mind and can be easily recycled or composted.Woman Owned
This brand is owned by a woman or a group of women.Allergy UK
Reviewed or tested and approved by Allergy Research Ltd. May be more comfortable for people living with allergies.JulieMay has been rated by Sustainable Jungle. Find the full rating here.
About JulieMay
Price Range: $116 – $144
JulieMay’s luxurious and award-winning bralettes are made of GOTS certified organic Pima cotton and mulberry peace silk.
Their range is hypoallergenic and certified via Allergy UK. A small amount of elastane is used (covered by organic cotton).
They have a few bralettes on offer: the Passion, the Hope, and the Serenity, which is a wireless, non-padded organic cotton bralette made of silk and organic cotton. They also offer other non-wired bras which provide a bit more back support.
Custom sized to order and a 30+ size variety, JulieMay is designed to be size-friendly: 30B-40G (and 42DD) for bras and 8-18(UK) for panties and bralettes.
JulieMay is offering Sustainable Jungle readers 10% off with this code: SUSTAINABLEJUNGLE10.
Subset
About Subset
Price Range: $48
Knickers in a twist? Not with NYC-based Subset’s flattering organic cotton bralettes.
The popular sustainable bra brand sells the Triangle, Keyhole, Scoop, and Tank, all wireless bralettes in eight different colors.
These elevated basics are versatile and The Keyhole style, for example, can be worn as a yoga top or bra top for a cheeky night out.
Subset’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
95% GOTS-certified organic cotton and 5% elastane. The band is 69% TENCEL™, 19% polyester, and 12% spandex. Adjustable straps are 83% recycled nylon and 17% elastane, while the hook-and-eye closures for the Keyhole and Triangle bralettes are 92% recycled nylon with 8% elastane.
Fabric is dyed with OEKO-TEX sustainable dyes.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Subset uses Fair Trade factories in India, where workers have living wages and healthy working conditions.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
If you’re wondering what to do with old bras, Subset’s recycling program for all bras turns them into things like furniture filling and insulation.
Inclusivity:
With inclusive models and sizing for any shape, Subset’s XXS-XXXL range includes plus size organic cotton bralettes.
My Personal Review of Subset’s Keyhole Bralette:
“I’ve tested this particular Subset bralette, and not only is it one of the most comfortable cotton bras I’ve tried, but it provides a surprisingly excellent lift and support sans underwire and padding. I mainly go braless, but when I need something, this organic cotton gem is one of my favorites. It’s slim, doesn’t add bulk, and hides under even the skimpiest shirts.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Boody
About Boody
Price Range: $20–$54
Boody keeps your boobies organically befitted with their bamboo bralettes. Different styles are available—including organic cotton packs—we recommend the Shaper for its sleek, versatile nature for both casual and active use.
Pick your favorite neutral color (or three) and pair with their organic underwear for full coverage.
Boody’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Organically-grown bamboo fabric harvested from responsibly managed forests is the mainstay of Boody’s materials. It’s produced with non-toxic solvents and a closed-loop manufacturing process. It’s Ecocert, OEKO-TEX, FSC, and ISO 9001 certified, plus PETA-approved vegan.
Some organic bralettes also feature LYOLYTE, their latest bamboo lyocell fabric, or organic cotton. All materials have some blend with nylon and spandex for comfort and stretch.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Along with FSC-certified Chinese forests, Boody is ISO 14001-compliant and WRAP certified for manufacturing. As a Certified B Corp, the brand also supports its bamboo harvesters with fair wages and makes public their Code of Conduct.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
All products feature an impact report that includes water saved and emissions prevented, and Boody uses SGS testing to indicate final products are non-toxic and free of azo dyes, heavy metals, or formaldehyde.
Recycled paper boxes and veggie dyes are used for packaging.
Inclusivity:
Their size range runs XS-XL, or fitting up to 38D or 40C. According to Boody, the LYOLYTE® collection tends to run small, so they recommend sizing up in those.
Pact
About Pact
Price Range: $15–$75
This sustainable underwear brand makes a range of basics including bralettes using GOTS-certified cotton.
We can confidently say Pact offers some of the best supportive bralettes all without underwires or padding. Our favorite is the Everyday Classic T-Shirt Bra, which also works well as a thin organic cotton tank bralette.
Pact’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Each Pact bralette features 95% GOTS-certified organic cotton with minimal elastane.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Pact’s ethical production happens in India, where their organic cotton is grown, processed, and sewn in (almost) exclusively Fair Trade-certified factories.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Through their partnership with SimpliZero, Pact is Net Zero Carbon, and replaced any plastic packaging with recyclable paper Vela bags.
MATE The Label
About MATE the Label
Price Range: $38–$42
MATE the Label is one of the more affordable options on this list. Their Organic Comfort Scoop Bralette is available in neutral tones of bone, espresso, jet black, and sand.
Perfect for a midday yoga session, wearing under your workwear, or a Sunday relax at home under your sustainable loungewear.
MATE the Label’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
MATE’s bralette is double layered with 92% certified organic cotton fabric from India. 8% spandex is added for comfort, shape, and support while remaining breathable.
Supply chain & labor practices:
“Clean from seed to skin,” is what MATE dubs their ethical supply chain and labor practices. All of LA-based MATE’s goods are produced at fair trade factories in the City of Angels within a 15-minute drive of their HQ.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Hyper-local LA supply chain aside, MATE reduces supply chain impact by bringing organic cotton from India via freight ship. Their offices are zero waste and they recently joined the California Cotton & Climate Coalition, promoting regenerative agriculture.
They’re increasingly circular thanks to their reMATE program to repurpose unwanted MATE products.
Inclusivity:
Female founded and operated, MATE sizes run XS–3XS.
Community & charitable giving:
Through 1% for the Planet, MATE donates to numerous nonprofits, which customers can select from to support at checkout. They also partner with female-founded social impact tech company Beam to see where donations can make the biggest impact, which have included Surfrider Foundation, Fibershed, and Women’s Voices For The Earth.